The Airfloat HL project

Abstract

A design study is described for a large low-cost rigid airship intended primarily for the movement of large indivisible loads (cargo) between industrial sites. A survey of the ship and its overall performance is followed by accounts of the operational procedures for the above function and for an alternative application to unit module transfer between fixed terminals. A final section indicates the estimated costs of construction and operation. Safety factors are also considered. Lifting devices such as winches, hoists are shown and described, and airship configurations are also shown.